Reviews for Tarantino's in Chicago, IL
Sure, Armitage Alehouse is the restaurant currently hogging all the hype in this neighborhood, but don’t sleep on... Tarantino’s, which has been a mainstay for 25+ years. It’s a charming family-owned Italian spot good for a casual date ordinner with friends, and it boasts some of the best service I’ve ever experienced. We sat at the small bar, and what wassupposed to be a 30 minute drop-in for a couple of drinks turned into a 2+ hour romp where we closed down the restaurant alongwith the incredible bartenders. We only did apps, but going off the meatballs and caprese salad, I’m confident you’ll be ingood hands if you enjoy classic Italian food with hearty portions. If it wasn’t clear already, our bartender Becky wasbasically an angel sent from the heavens. She was hilarious, welcoming, and made a mean espresso martini among a number of othertasty cocktails. She really made our night, and served as a prime example of how a little bit of kindness, humor, andprofessionalism can make for an unforgettable dining experience. From now on we plan on being regulars at Tarantino’s. Read more
Very noisy but a rousing ambiance, family oriented, decent Italian fare, and friendly service. They added the 3 percent credit... card service fee to our bill, which I didn't like, but I get it. Read more
We were looking for a patio and walked in with no particular expectations. The staff was very attentive without being... overbearing, the food, cocktails, and wine were all good. As entrees, we got the salmon with mustard seeds and the fusilli in aspicy tomato cream sauce. The salmon was good- not spectacular but good. The fusilli is the main reason I’m writing a review.The sauce was amazing. It had enough garlic that you could actually taste it; the sausage added flavor without beingoverwhelming (and didn’t have the burnt flavor sausage often does). It was fantastic. Read more
Incredible service food and drinks. Stopped on a random night with no reservations. Family owned place - a rarity in the area.... Every drink, appetizer and entree was delicious. Read more
Easily one of my favorite restaurants in the city. The staff are all great and the bartenders make amazing drinks. I always ask... for a wine pairing based on my entree and they have yet to disappoint. This is my go to place for when my and my friends arelooking to treat ourselves. I cannot recommend Tarantino's enough. Read more
HALF PRICE WINE ON TUESDAYS Get the corn fried oysters and the FUSILLI and that will make you a certified happy boy or girl. PRO... TIPS: You can add spinach and mushrooms to the fusilli at no cost You can take wine to go! A SENTENCE ON COVID: Waitress wearmask, patio open A SPECIAL SHOUTOUT Our waitress split up our check evenly. Never get that in Chicago ?????? Read more
The interior is absolutely beautiful and what a menu! Unfortunately I didn’t get to try their food as it was after closing... but they have a delicious cocktail menu and amazing selection of wines! The perfect spot for date night or just to have ameal/drink with friends/family! The perfect ambience and the candlelit tables are a perfect touch! Read more
Horrible experience, I had to wait 20 minutes even when I had a reservation. And when I got seated we were placed in a cold and... loud area, and when our food arrived I found hairs in it. NOT COMING BACK. Read more